Emily Is 2 Years Old and Is Significantly Behind Her

question 8

Multiple Choice

Emily is 2 years old and is significantly behind her playmates in her gross motor skills.Her mother wants her evaluated for disabilities.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)For children ages birth to 2 years old,special education is not always required by federal law.
• B)IDEA mandates children birth to 5 years old to receive specialized education services.
• C)Americans with Disabilities Act mandates children ages birth to 5 years old receive specialized education services.
• D)Section 504 specifies that children are not eligible for services until the age of three.

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